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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1939

Page

2

Four Farm People Honored by University of Maine

President Hauck awarded certificates at the Maine Farm Bureau annual meeting to Mrs. Jennie Lord of West Lebanon, Mrs. Milward Patten of Topsham, Mahlon Knight of Waterville, and Fred Hagan of Houlton for outstanding contributions to rural Maine. The honorees were praised for leadership in farm bureaus grange Eastern Star and community service, with Knight and Hagan noted for seed potato and dairy farming.

Arthur A. Hauck University of Maine Maine Farm Bureau Federation Maine Jennie S. Lord West Lebanon Milward G. Patten Topsham Mahlon I. Knight Waterville Fred P. Hagan Houton University Lord Farm Bureau Lebanon Academy Red Cross Patten Grange Ladies’ Aid The Millward G Eastern Star Church Maine State Grange Eastern Star of Maine Topsham Fair Association Jersey Kennebec Mahlon Oakland Grange Sidney Kennebec County Farm Bureau Kennebec County Agricultural Conservation Association Houston Millward G. Patten

Phippsburg Social Notes and Local Visits

Phippsburg residents and visitors are listed with travels and homecomings. Mrs John F Leach returns from Seattle to New York via Panama, with her child and夫 being shipboard. Joyce Leach’s yacht is among Luckenbach steamers. Several locals report wintering in Portland and Bath, family visits, new purchases including a tractor and a truck, and a diploma award for Miss Eleanor Brown. Illnesses include Durward Bowie and Edward Brease Jr. at hospital. Grange meetings delay due to illness. Pine Tree Grange anniversary notes and a dance program are recorded.

John F. Leach Seattle Wash New York Panama Canal Frank P. Leach Leach Mary Sylvester Portland Small Point Winthrop Blair Maurice Charles Huff Albert Thompson Warren Small Point Beach Ernest C. Rogers Pauline Rogers C. W. Rogers, Inc Bath John E. Blaisdell North Abington Mass Campbell Farm Gilbert Woodman James E. Perry Winneyance Omar R. Perry Everett Leavitt Woburn Frank P. Leavitt Leavitt Truman King Durward Bowie Francis Winchenbach Gertrude Blaisde North Abbington J. E. Blaisdell Clarence Wallace Cary Edmund Maurice Pushard Stonybrook Parker Head Bertha Shea Walter Small Jay K. Bowker Nathan Cushman Sebasco Estates Ray Campbell Bath Iron Works Howard Bowker Winnifred Brown Robinhood Harry Gilmore Eleanor Brown Bailey Evening School of Industries Morse High School Miss Brown Gertrude Blaisdell Boston Edward Brease Massachusetts General Hospital Dromore Grange Ladies’ Aid Marion Rafnell Weeks Street Lyman Barbour Hubert T. McCarty Dromore Grange Pine Tree Grange Lisbon E. Carroll Bean Kenduskeag State Grange Edith Perkins

PUPILS MADE GOOD ATTENDANCE RECORDS AT MITCHELL SCHOOL

The winter term attendance list for Mitchell School shows students marked absent by grade. Names include Lillian Fisher and Marjorie Palmer in Grade 1 and Margare t Pagurko among Grade 2 pupils, with multiple others across Grades 3 4 and 6 listed in attendance records.

Mitchell School Lillian Fisher Richard Harford Andrew Rines Marjorie Palmer Robert Cressey Edward Manion Barbara Morse Barbara Summerton Sarah Coombs Clarence Cressey Frances Kerwin Margaret Pagurko Isabelle Lewis Harold Cornish Walter Darling Annette Godfrey John Pagurko William Helen Murray Anne Thompson

Sea clams wash up on Popham Beach after gale

Coast Guardsmen report several large sea clams found on Popham Beach following a southeasterly gale. The clams, sometimes six inches long, lie on the bottom and are pulled ashore by heavy surf. Oldtimers recall similar finds though not as plentiful as quahogs. Recipes mention stuffing or chowder methods with milk and onions for hen clams, noting the clams’ strong flavor and filling meal potential for four from six shells.

Coast Popham Beach Alfred Elden Biddeford Old Orchard Ogunqui Biddeford Pool Wells Fiden

Two Schools Debate Alliance With Britain

Miss June Chatto and Miss Rawley argued against allying with Britain citing the Monroe Doctrine and Neutrality Act of 1937. Mr. Farrow and Miss Pratt supported an alliance to counter dictators, with Bates College judges ruling two to one for the negative. About 50 attended under Bates College Interscholastic Debating League.

June Chatto Rockland Britain United States Great Britain Miss Chatto America Miss Rawley England Miss Pratt Chatto Farrow Carol Storm Robert Plaisted Frank Brown Bates College

Popham Beach Guests and Local Notices Update

Joseph Joblin of Newton Center died at his home at 64. He was 64 and worked as a construction engineer for Etene and Woabster. Funeral held at Mount Hope Cemetery. Bath visitors and local residents attend library party for birthday anniversaries. Gilbert Head gains electricity from Central Maine Power. Various towns report visits, illness, and local events around Bath and surrounding areas.

Joseph Oliver Fred Osgood Bath Mr. Osgood E. W. Osgood Joseph E. Joblin Daniels Street Newton Center Mass Mr. Joblin Dorchester Etene & Woabster Corp Popham Little Cox's Head Atkins Bay Catherine Joblin Katheryn Joblin Mount Hope Cemetery Rodney Wyman Small Point Shirley Morong Marine Hospital Portland Francis Luxe Barbara Robert Barlow Robert East Boothbay Erma Huntley Fyn Dobbin Charles Messenger Salvin Lawrence Taylor Howard Scott Roscoe Perkins Phippsburg Center Stanley Perkins Kenneth Leonard David Drake E. E. Drake Lynette Caverly Stanley Virginia Perkins Merrill Gloria Ernest Oliver Bertha Newdick Betty Charlie Marion Bridges Kenneth Elliot Cirone Richard Sprague Muriel Huntley Carol Drake Debra Huntley Guy Crowley Barbara Luke Frank Scott Freeport Scott Nellie Cameron Ellen Pauline Brunswick Milliard Urquehart Seguin Island Jonesport Edward McNulty Bath Memorial Hospital Ellison Moody Florida Bahamas Moody Earl Hentz Gilbert Head Leah Bowie Page Wyman Lester Oliver Spruceville Clarence Perkins Norman Virginia Arline Lewiston Nina Larrabee Howard Spinney Central Maine Power Co Pauline Morong Maude Haminston Riverside

Auxiliary Enjoys a Delightful Talk at Winter Street Meeting

Mrs. Carl Y. Kennedy spoke on Trees Tuesday evening for Winter Street Auxiliary. She brought twigs to show how they grow when placed in water in warmth and light. Members identified pine varieties during the program.

Carl Y. Kennedy Winter Street Archy Mehitabel Don Marquis Daniel H. Matter Alice F. Johnson Olney C. Perry Earl C. Kimblere Ada S. Crockett Roscoe P. McFadden Leroy H. Colby Arthur C. Lemont Lena C. Shepard Emma C. Southard William H. White Josephine Gotte Burnham and Morrill Co Portland

Monhegan artist Jay Connaway exhibits in New York at MarBeth

Jay Connaway of Monhegan is having an exhibit and sale of his Monhegan Marines in New York at the MarBeth gallery until April 3. Critics praised the work, with several comparing it to Winslow Homer. Connaway previously spent months at Small Point painting marine scenes and has lived on Monhegan since.

Jay Connaway Monhegan New York MarBeth Mr. Connaway Small Point Winslow Homer

Mrs Tarbell guest at Wilmington home of Mrs Dall

Mrs Donald Tarbell of Wilmington Massachusetts is a guest at the home of Mrs G W Dall located at 32 South Street.

Donald Tarbell Wilmington Mass G. W. Dall South Street

Strout Leighton Wedding Attended by Immediate Family

Edwin Reed Strout son of Mr and Mrs Alton H Strout of Scotia New York and Miss Margaret Elsene Leighton daughter of Mr and Mrs J Edwin Leighton Cumberland Center were married at Raymond with Rev Samuel Brown officiating It was a single ring ceremony attended only by immediate family The couple left for Albany where Strout is employed Mrs Strout isGreely Institute honors graduate 1938 Strout a Schenectady Vocational High School 1935 graduate and two years in the Army Air Corps at Hawaii now in the Reserves

Edwin Reed Strout Alton H. Strout Scotia N. Y Margaret Elsene Leighton J. Edwin Leighton Cumberland Center Raymond Samuel Brown Strout Albany Greely Institute Mr. Strout Schenectady Vocational High School Air Corps United States Army Hawaii

Central Church League Card Party Winners

Mrs Raymond C Hart won first prize in contract and Miss Ethel Blake took first in auction at the Central Church league card party held Monday evening. Second prizes went to Mrs Hiram T Stevens in contract and Mrs Lawrence S Lord in bridge.

Raymond C. Hart Ethel Blake Central Church League Hiram T. Stevens Lawrence S. Lord Leonard M. Lord William H. Small

First Get-Together of C A R Societies in Maine

Mrs. William H. Pouch National president of the Children of the American Revolution arrives in Augusta for Maine C A R events Monday April 3 with meetings banquets and social functions. Fort Western Society hosts the gathering at 128 State Street with numerous C A R officials attending a luncheon at the Red Room Augusta House and a tea at the Blaine Mansion.

William H. Pouch New York City Children of the American Revolution Maine Fort Western Society Augusta William Johnson State Street John Morrison Kerr Samuel Spence New Hampshire Victor A. Binford Rumford Fred C. Morgan Barrows Lewis O Barrows Augusta House Pouch Blaine Mansion Fort Western William Fairchild Soriety Portland Miss Appleby Daughters of American Revolution Spence Laura Carpenter Johnson Donald Piper Elizabeth Heywood Bath Ethel Blake Barbara Morse

Bathman Dies In West Bath House Fire

A Bathman died in a blaze that destroyed his eight room home and severely damaged nearby property. The fire injured other family members and claimed pets. neighbors aided in evacuations as fire engines fought the flames with long hose streams. The victim had worked on local farms and helped his father repair the residence before the fatal blaze. Funeral arrangements are set for Friday at the Arthur F. Mayo residence.

West Bath Isaac Rideout Ada Fitts Street North Street Carlton W. Rideout Emery E. Rideout Carlton Frank Allen Arrowsie Bowdoin Bath Dora Austin George Jewett Joseph W. Larrabee Larrabee Arthur F. Mayo High Street

Wedding of Lydia Hoke to Edward Jastram Jr Planned in Beaufort

John Newell of Washington street travels to Beaufort for the wedding of Miss Lydia Van Wyck Hoke to Edward P. Jastram Jr. of Providence. The ceremony at St Helena's Church proceeds Saturday at high noon. The couple will reside in St Louis after a wedding trip. Newell will join a dinner and dance honoring the bridal party Friday night.

John Newell Washington Street Beaufort D. C Lydia van Wyck Hoke Edward P. Jastram, Jr Providence R. I St. Helena’s Church Hoke Michael Hoke St. Louis Newell Jastram Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Parker Head Social Roundup Recaps Families And Scouts

Parker Head notes weekend visits and illnesses among residents. Morse high student Miss Phyllis Young enjoyed time with her parents the Youngs. Mrs. Leah Bowie is hospitalized after a severe dog bite at Memorial hospital. Legion banquet attendees John Libby and Eugene Bean reference Bath event. Eagle Patrol Boy Scouts celebrate first birthday with a schoolhouse party including signaling demonstrations and tenderfoot pin gifts. Community club hosts first basketball game boys vs girls with a big win. Easter preparations underway for April 9 service.

Phyllis Young Morse High School Bert Young Leah Bowie Memorial Hospital John Libby Eugene Bean Legion Bath Ladies Sewing Club Annie Harrington Bob Moore Lewiston Walter Cushing Lester Harrington Olive Deejay Francis Lander Brunswick Lewis Lowell Herman Hallett Parker Head Anthony Eramos Turner McCarty New Yok New Jersey Margaret Wyman Mildred Harrington Helen Cushing Burleigh Williams Winneganee Eagle Patrol Boy Scouts Fred Libby William Hallett Charles Stevens Alfred

Custody Decree Amended In Bath Divorce Case

Lydia Baxter Gillette gains custody of daughter Lydia for one year with travel rights to Hawaii or other non US bases. After year, custody shifts to Mr. Smith for a year with similar terms. Mr. Smith pays no child support during Mrs. Gillette custody. Gillette and Smith counselled after meeting with Judge Beliveau. Gillette to sail with husband April 7 from San Francisco.

Lydia Baxter Gillette Bath Alden G. Smith Cumberland County Gillette Rupert H. Baxter Claude 8. Gillette Philadelphia Navy Yard Pearl Harbor Navy Yard Hawaii Smith Bowdoin William R. Pattangall Augusta Maine Supreme Court Ralph M. Ingalls Portland Edward W. Bridgham Fred H. Lancaster Lewiston Lydia San Francisco States

Personal Notes From Portland Obituaries and Visits

Miss Constance Morin and Miss Barbara Donnell passed Monday in Portland. Mrs. Raymond R. Palmer entertained the Discord club Friday night at 420 Middle street. Dr and Mrs. Paul Tuttle and son Richard of South Portland called on friends Sunday. Charles Marr passed Sunday in Everett Massachusetts with his brother Almon Marr. Warren Pushard of Winneganee, long bedridden, is able to be about the house. Miss Beth Trott of the University of Maine is visiting her parents at 17 Marshall Avenue during spring vacation.

Constance Morin Barbara Donnell Portland Raymond R. Palmer Middle Street Paul Tuttle Richard South Portland Charles Marr Everett Mass Almon Marr Warren Pushard Winneganee Beth Trott University of Maine Mrs. C. Wilfred Trott Marshall Avenue

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Aroostook Houlton Grange Store Houlton Grange Houlton Methodist Church Houlton Production Credit Association Houlton Aroostook County Farm Bureau Phippsburg Arthur Dubord Eric Carlson Harold Dubord Nat Percy C.A.R Fort Western Organization of Bathman Parker
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